Arai Sekisho Museum

Arai Post Station Museum is just an eight-minute walk from Araimachi Station, or a 30-minute drive from the Hamamatsu-Nishi or Mikkabi Interchanges. This post station was built in 1600 under orders from Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1600, and it is currently a National Special Historical Site. For about 100 years, it was directly controlled by the Edo Shogunate to prevent people from transporting guns and to prevent the wives of feudal lords from leaving Edo. The current building is a reconstruction of the original, which was destroyed in 1971. Visitors who want a tour led by an official guide should make reservations at least ten days ahead of time.

Spot details

Address: Shizuoka Pref. Kosaishi Araichouarai 1227-5 Map
Area: Hamamatsu / Lake Hamana Area
Phone: 0535943615
Hours: 9:00-16:30
Closed: Monday (open on public holidays, open everyday on Aug.), New Year's Holiday (12/26-1/2)
Fees: [Admission fee]Adults400yen, Children150yen
Parking Lot: Available(30spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available
English Menu: Available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Possible (steps, stairs, gravel)
Infant friendly: Available